Crime in West Kensington: statistics, rates and trends
1,029 crimes were recorded in West Kensington in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in West Kensington at a glance
- Crime trends in West Kensington
- Types of crime in West Kensington
- West Kensington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Kensington
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Kensington
- Demographics of West Kensington
- Questions about crime in West Kensington
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (345), violence and sexual offences (257) and other theft (89) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | West Kensington | Hammersmith and Fulham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,029 | 26,183 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.8 | 138.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,207 | 188,687 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West Kensington peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,352 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (1,019). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,029 | 111.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,069 | 116.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,074 | 116.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,167 | 126.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,019 | 110.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,352 | 146.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,311 | 142.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,112 | 120.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,268 | 137.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 101 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 71 |
| April 2026 | 90 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 88 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Kensington recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate), drugs (89% above the national rate) and theft from the person (74% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 290 to 345 and drugs rose from 48 to 57, while shoplifting fell from 53 to 26 and criminal damage and arson fell from 53 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 345 | 37.5 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 257 | 27.9 | 34.2 | -15% |
| Other theft | 89 | 9.7 | 6.4 | +14% |
| Drugs | 57 | 6.2 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.4 | 5.0 | +2% |
| Burglary | 49 | 5.3 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Public order | 42 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -38% |
| Theft from the person | 27 | 2.9 | 1.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Kensington; the highest is Hammersmith Broadway (268.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Munster (72.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Kensington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmore | 783 | 104.2 | -7% |
| Lillie | 606 | 116.7 | +4% |
| Fulham Reach | 1,940 | 128.7 | +15% |
| Walham Green | 1,740 | 187.9 | +68% |
| Munster | 881 | 72.2 | -35% |
| Brook Green | 830 | 91.9 | -18% |
| Fulham Town | 806 | 99.2 | -11% |
| Hammersmith Broadway | 1,641 | 268.0 | +140% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in West Kensington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Telephone Place” (147).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Telephone Place | 147 |
| On or near North End Road | 75 |
| On or near Fane Street | 72 |
| On or near Challoner Street | 45 |
| On or near Empress Place | 45 |
| On or near Ivatt Place | 38 |
| On or near Beaumont Crescent | 34 |
| On or near May Street | 34 |
| On or near Challoner Crescent | 33 |
| On or near Baron'S Court Road | 30 |
Of the 684 crimes in West Kensington with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 345 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 281 | 41.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 28.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
West Kensington has an estimated population of 9,207 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (69%, against 23%), more private renting (43%, against 20%) and more social housing (34%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Kensington average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Kensington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 54.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 68.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 33.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 42.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West Kensington a safe place to live?
West Kensington recorded 111.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 979th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and drugs.
What is the most common crime in West Kensington?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 345 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (257).
Is crime in West Kensington going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Kensington was down 4% on the year before: 1,029 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,069 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Kensington?
About 9,207 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.5% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Kensington?
West Kensington is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.